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Male cosmetics segment continues its craze in South Korea

The male grooming market in South Korea is continuing to boom as the modern man becomes ever more concerned with his appearance and is increasingly aware of the benefits associated with a proper beauty regime.

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Australian biotech company Cellmid Limited has bought Japanese hair growth specialist Advangen as it looks to boost its revenue and enter new markets.

Direct seller Amway has continued to flex its financial muscle and invest further in manufacturing and R&D by injecting a further $20 million to build its second manufacturing site in Vietnam.

Ingredient supplier Croda used the in-cosmetics event in Paris to showcase new data for its patented skin hydration ingredient, DuraQuench IQ.

Airless packaging specialist Mega Airless has highlighted the benefits of its swirl-filling technology, as Maybelline becomes the latest cosmetics brand to adopt the technique.

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Developments in PP bring manufacturing and aesthetic enhancements from CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com

A joint project between specialty chemical players Milliken and PolyChim has resulted in the development of a homopolymer proplylene (PP) packaging  with enhanced aesthetics and manufacturing advantages.

New conference to aid the industry with July 11th Directive from CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com

Analysts at 'Research and Markets' have designed a conference programme that will address and help simplify the procedures for industry professionals, following the implementation of Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in July.

Adrenalina and Selena Gomez battle it out over fragrance license from CosmeticsDesign.com USA

Fragrance licensing company Adrenalina recently sued Selena Gomez, claiming she had not fulfilled licensing obligations, while the starlet has now turned it into a courtroom battle by counter-suing.

Sabinsa natural preservative granted US patent from CosmeticsDesign.com USA

Sabinsa has further extended its patent portfolio after its natural preservative SabiLize was granted  a US patent for its application as an anti-oxidant and anti-microbial ingredient.

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“Regulations need to change to outlaw animal testing in cosmetics”

“Regulations need to change to outlaw animal testing in cosmetics”

Regulations in countries around the world need to change to outlaw animal testing in cosmetics, rather than...

Korean cosmetics market is attractive for men’s grooming brands
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Korean cosmetics market is attractive for men’s grooming brands

Men’s natural skin care firm Bulldog has continued to roll its products out into new markets across...

Time for India to harmonize animal testing policy with US and EU, says MP

Time for India to harmonize animal testing policy with US and EU, says MP

Following the announcement in Israel to ban imports of animal tested cosmetics, India may now make the...

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Researchers at the University of Hong Kong have published further information on the impact of stem cells...